Yes I did. It worked after I actually ran configure and make. Is this expected? I was assuming that the README file would be filled in the autoconf stage. Its weird that it needs the README file to run automake though. On Sat, 30 May 2009 00:49:50 -0400, Mike Frysinger wrote: > On Saturday 30 May 2009 00:05:32 Ajeet wrote: > > I am new to the autotools. I started off using acmkdir and created a > > project. This creates a README.in and a README file. However, the README > > file is empty. autoconf does not process the README.in file. The > > configure.ac file contains the AC_CONFIG_FILES(README) directive. > > did you remember to then use AC_OUTPUT at the end ? > > otherwise, post the actual configure.ac file you're using > -mike -- Regards, Ajeet _______________________________________________ Autoconf mailing list Autoconf@xxxxxxx http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/autoconf